Nurturing God, your abundant compassion surrounds us. We rejoice in your care and pray: 

Direct our hearts toward you, O God.  

Prosper the work of Catholic Charities and other services for those in need. 

Direct our hearts toward you, O God.  

Give patience and love to those who care for elders, those who are sick, and children.  

Direct our hearts toward you, O God. 

Awaken us to counter the culture of waste with simple living and reflective buying. 

Direct our hearts toward you, O God.  

Our Father . . .  

May God, who blessed St. Vincent with a love for the poor, inspire us in ways of self-giving, humble love. Amen.